Home Recording For Dummies
6. Edition December 2020
448 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Make your next track a studio-quality gem with this celebrated recording guide
Have you ever dreamed of producing the next big song? Or maybe you need some hints on the recording gear used to create pro podcasts? With just a little bit of guidance, there's nothing stopping you from creating crystal-clear, studio-quality tracks from the comfort of your own home. In Home Recording For Dummies, expert sound engineer and celebrated author Jeff Strong demystifies the world of recording and walks you through every step of creating high-fidelity audio.
With this book at your side, you'll discover how to choose a room that fits your studio needs, get the hardware you can't live without, choose the right microphone for the task at hand, record live and virtual instruments, build rhythm tracks and loops, and edit, mix, and master your recording.
Learn how to:
* Set up your home studio, acquire and connect all the right gear, and build multi-track recordings
* Understand the different types of microphones and the best use for each
* Record audio from live sound or virtual instruments
* Edit your tracks for better project management
* Mix and master your music for public consumption
Home Recording For Dummies is the must-read guide that helps home create high-fidelity, multi-track songs and recordings that blow audiences away.
Part 1: Getting Started with Home Recording 5
Chapter 1: Understanding Home Recording 7
Chapter 2: Getting the Right Gear 17
Chapter 3: Getting Connected: Setting Up Your Studio 45
Chapter 4: Meet the Mixer 69
Chapter 5: Multitrack Recording 85
Part 2: Working with Microphones 97
Chapter 6: Understanding Microphones 99
Chapter 7: Taking a Look at Microphone Techniques 127
Chapter 8: Miking Your Instruments 141
Part 3: Recording Live Audio 165
Chapter 9: Getting a Great Source Sound 167
Chapter 10: Recording Audio 183
Chapter 11: Understanding Electronic Instruments and MIDI 191
Chapter 12: Recording Electronic Instruments Using MIDI 207
Chapter 13: Working with Loops 221
Part 4: Editing and Enhancing Your Tracks 233
Chapter 14: Getting into Editing 235
Chapter 15: Editing MIDI Data 253
Part 5: Mixing and Mastering Your Music 269
Chapter 16: Mixing Basics 271
Chapter 17: Using Equalization 285
Chapter 18: Digging into Dynamics Processors 301
Chapter 19: Singling Out Signal Processors 323
Chapter 20: Automating Your Mix 339
Chapter 21: Making Your Mix 351
Chapter 22: Mastering Your Music 359
Chapter 23: Creating Your Finished Product 373
Part 6: The Part of Tens 389
Chapter 24: Ten Invaluable Recording Tips 391
Chapter 25: Ten (or So) Ways to Distribute and Promote Music 397
Index 411
